Bloomberg Debenhams Plc, one of the UK’s biggest department stores, has kicked off a plan that could see new owners as the struggling retailer assesses ways to exit its protective administration. Possible outcomes include the current owners retaining the business, potential joint-venture arrangements that could involve new investors, or a sale to a third party, the company said in an …

Bloomberg Steinhoff International Holdings NV proposed a $1 billion settlement to resolve more than $8 billion of legal claims lodged against the retailer following the accounting scandal that almost wiped out the company. Claimants would get a combination of cash and shares in Pepkor Holdings Ltd, a clothing retailer controlled by Steinhoff, the company said. Most of the 90 claims …

Bloomberg The race to purchase Brooks Brothers Group Inc out of bankruptcy is on as brand manager WHP Global and a group of Italian companies prepare bids following Authentic Brands Group LLC and Simon Property Group Inc’s $305 million offer. Sparc Group LLC, which is backed by Barneys New York owner Authentic and mall landlord Simon, agreed to make a …